A Series of Unfortunate Events Timeline ( Real )

film
December 17, 2004

Release of the Film Adaptation

The film adaptation of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events,' starring Jim Carrey as Count Olaf, was released in theaters.

television
January 13, 2017

Netflix Series Premiere

Netflix premiered its TV adaptation of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events,' featuring Neil Patrick Harris as Count Olaf, bringing renewed interest and a new format to the franchise.

A Series of Unfortunate Events Timeline ( Fictional )

background
Prior to January 1, 1900

The Baudelaire Orphans' Early Life

The lives of Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire before the fire that destroyed their home and killed their parents.

origin
January 1, 1900

The Baudelaire Mansion Fire

A mysterious fire at the Baudelaire family mansion that kills their parents and leaves the Baudelaire orphans orphaned.

inciting_incident
January 5, 1900

The Baudelaire Orphans Sent to Count Olaf

Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are sent to live with the villainous Count Olaf, beginning their series of unfortunate events.

main_conflict
January 10 to January 15, 1900

Encounter with Count Olaf at the Olaf's Dining Hall

Count Olaf attempts to steal the Baudelaire fortune by involving them in a theatrical scheme at his home.

main_conflict
Mid-1900

Baudelaires at Lake Lachrymose

The orphans confront Olaf and thwart his plan involving an institution for unfortunate children.

main_conflict
Late 1900

The Baudelaires Discover Olaf's Theatre Troupe

The Baudelaire orphans expose Count Olaf's disguised troupe and their plan to claim the Baudelaire fortune.

plot_discovery
1901

Trip to the Village of V.F.D.

The orphans learn more about the secret organization V.F.D. and its members, revealing clues to their parents' past.

climax
1902

The Baudelaire Escape to the Hotel Denouement

The orphans infiltrate the Hotel Denouement where many critical secrets about V.F.D. and Olaf are revealed.

climax
Late 1902

The Final Confrontation with Count Olaf

The Baudelaires face off against Count Olaf in the hotel, uncovering truths and losing some allies along the way.

resolution
Early 1903

The Baudelaires Decide to Continue Their Journey

After many struggles, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny vow to continue seeking the truth about their family and V.F.D.